Tag Archives: People

Clippers fall 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
SALMON ARM - The Clippers lost a rare road game 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.Although Nanaimo had a good start they found themselves down by a goal seven minutes into the game on a rebound effort...
Feb 11, 2023

Payant hat trick leads Clippers to 7-4 win in Wenatchee
NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up two first period goals but responded with four goals in the middle frame and three more in the third to beat the Wenatchee Wild 7-4.Nanaimo's top players had big games l...
Feb 10, 2023

'We're looking for athletes and people you can develop:' Mid Island Pirates holding 2023 tryouts
NANAIMO - Any baseball player looking to join the Mid Island Pirates bantam, junior or senior team can try out at Arbutus Meadows this weekend.Co-owner and general manager and senior Pirates head coac...
Feb 10, 2023

Nanaimo business fined $25K for 'repeated high-risk safety violations'
NANAIMO - A local business operator had a notable fine levied against them for how it handled an on-site rodent infestation, resulting in a serious illness to an employee.A WorkSafe BC penalty summary...
Feb 10, 2023

New washroom facilities open at Nanaimo's Neck Point Park
NANAIMO - One of the city's most popular parks now has enhanced amenities.Long-called-for washroom and changing facilities officially opened at Neck Point Park on Friday, Feb. 10, replacing a single o...
Feb 10, 2023

Parksville eyes ambassador honour & statue for late Phil St. Luke
PARKSVILLE - A community icon in the Oceanside region is set to receive some posthumous honours.Phil St. Luke passed away in mid-January at the age of 70, leaving behind a near-endless legacy of commu...
Feb 10, 2023

Qualicum Beach Council votes to dial down street light wattage
QUALICUM BEACH - Following immense pressure from unhappy residents, councillors in Qualicum Beach are moving swiftly to address the strength of streetlights on a complaint basis.Following a marathon d...
Feb 09, 2023

Drug trafficker avoids jail following significant north Nanaimo bust
NANAIMO - A convicted drug trafficker has avoided prison, but will remain under close supervision. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, was sentenced to two years house arrest, followed by three years probation aft...
Feb 09, 2023

VIDEO: Clipper veterans ready for post season stretch drive
NANAIMO - With less than two months to play and just 17 games before playoffs the Clippers are looking to ramp up their game.There are 10 players who went to the 2022 BCHL finals and are still with th...
Feb 08, 2023

After months of wild weather, January was back to boring West Coast conditions
NANAIMO - Following a year full of record-setting weather events, the start of 2023 was a bland one in the weather world. Trevor Smith, Environment Canada meteorologist, said the east side of Vancouve...
Feb 08, 2023